Service Year Option - Legal Office Support

Job Summary

The Legal Office Support role helps keep the organization running smoothly behind the scenes by supporting Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance teams. In this role, you'll assist with document management, tracking important deadlines, coordinating projects, and helping ensure the organization meets legal and regulatory requirements.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organized, detail-focused work and is interested in learning more about legal, compliance, or healthcare operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Maryland resident
• Individuals eligible for the Maryland Service Year Program (generally ages 18-24)
• Experience:
• At least 1 year of experience in an office, administrative, legal, compliance, or healthcare setting preferred
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Interest in legal, risk, compliance, or ethics-related work

What You'll Do

• Support Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations using templates
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files
• Track contracts, deadlines, and document requests
• Assist with compliance training tracking and surveys
• Help maintain records for audits, regulatory requirements, and internal programs
• Support incident tracking, reporting, and documentation
• Assist with meetings, presentations, and department projects
• Help maintain tracking systems and databases used by the department

What the Job is Really Like

• This is a detail-driven role, where accuracy really matters-small mistakes can impact legal or compliance processes
• You'll often work on multiple projects at once, shifting between tasks like document preparation, tracking deadlines, and supporting audits
• Much of the work happens behind the scenes, but it directly supports important decisions and protects the organization
• You'll regularly handle sensitive and confidential information, so discretion and professionalism are essential
• Some tasks are routine and structured, while others may be deadline-driven or time-sensitive
• There are busy periods, especially during audits, compliance reporting cycles, or major projects
• This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys organized, process-focused work and keeping things running smoothly

Work Environment & Demands

• Office-based environment with regular computer and administrative work
• Primarily sedentary with extended periods of focus
• Frequent use of systems for tracking, documentation, and communication
• Requires strong attention to detail and organization
• Occasional deadline-driven work requiring prioritization and time management

What Success Looks Like

• Documents, records, and files are accurate, organized, and easy to access
• Deadlines are met consistently, even when priorities shift
• Team members can rely on you for timely, accurate support
• Confidential information is handled appropriately at all times
• Tracking systems and reports are kept up to date
• You help the department stay organized, prepared, and efficient

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.